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Yandang nyerndiny Wamba Wamba!
I will learn Wamba Wamba!
Pronunciation:
Say: Yahn-dahng nyern-diiny Waem-bah Waem-bah!
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, ‘i’ as in ‘pin’. Variation - 'e' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'. Variation (not common) - 'ae' or 'æ' as in 'cat' or 'man'. (Note the the pronunciation of 'Wamba' includes two different 'a' sounds 'ae' as in 'cat' and 'a' as in 'path'.)
Literal Meaning:
Lit. I learn-will Wamba Wamba.
Shows:
Pronoun - head-word, Statement
Explanation:
Demonstrates the uncommon use of the first person pronoun word (yandang) rather than the more common verb ending (anda). Leading with the pronoun is used when the speaker want to emphasise to emphasise the he/she will do the action.
(This is an answer to the question 'Winyarr nyerndiny Wamba Wamba?' https://culture.yarkuwa.org.au/phrases/250)
Learning Focus:
Learning Exercise:
Build - How would you say with emphasis on the 'I' - 'I will dance today?
Build 2 - How would you say 'I willl learn Wamba Wamba! I am not an idiot!'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
yandang - I
nyernda - to know, to understand
Topics:
Activities - Learning, Communication - answer
Age Guides:
Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9, Advanced
Reference:
VLaLS., 2.3.1.3.3 Interrogative pronouns, p.40, and 2.3.2.1.2 Interrogative Clauses, p53,Hercus